Brazilian Supreme Court Accepts Coup Charges Against Jair Bolsonaro

The former president and seven allies face trial for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government after his 2022 election defeat.

The Brazilian Supreme Court has formally accepted charges against Jair Bolsonaro and seven others for planning a coup following his electoral loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Prosecutors allege the group formed a criminal organization aimed at overturning the democratic election results and maintaining Bolsonaro's grip on power.
The January 8, 2023 storming of government buildings in Brasília by Bolsonaro supporters is a key event in the case, though the coup attempt failed without military support.
Bolsonaro, who denies the charges and claims political persecution, faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted.
The trial process allows both sides to present evidence and witnesses, with Bolsonaro already barred from holding public office until 2030.